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Alfred State expands Truck and Diesel program for this fall

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Contact Paul Welker - welkerpm@alfredstate.edu if you have a story idea!

If you are posting pictures on your social media make sure to tag @AlfredState or ask us to collaborate with your posts!

The Marketing Communications Office is excited to let the college community know about new videos that have been developed and are available to faculty and staff to help in recruitment of future Pioneers.

Check them out on our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredStateCollege

Five of the latest video releases:
Truck and Diesel Ground Breaking
Pioneer PROfiles: Ashleigh Bair
Vet Tech Provides Care to Community Animals
Alfred State 41st Annual Honors Convocation - May 4, 2025
Alfred Cup Recap and Alfred Cup Full Press Conference
 

Applications are now open for proposals from faculty and staff members of Alfred, Wellsville and Northland campuses, to lead one or more sessions at the Professional Development Week in August 2025. 

• Tentative Dates: August 14 to August 19
• Session Types: Short, full length, poster or panel presentations and small group round tables or open forums
• Complete this short form to apply.
• Applications Due: May 30, 2025.

Decisions of acceptance will be conveyed to applicants by June 15, 2025. For further details or questions and suggestions please join us on Thursday, May 15, at 9 am in EJ Brown 119, or email cite@alfredstate.edu 

Alfred State is a leader among US public schools. We’re honored to be recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both “Applied and Career Studies” and “Opportunity Colleges and Universities: Higher Access & Higher Earnings.”

An analysis of qualifying colleges and universities found that ASC ranked number one in access, graduate earnings, and support for low-income students, while offering a choice of both bachelor’s and associate degrees.

Read More: https://www.alfredstate.edu/news/2025-04-29/new-carnegie-honors-prove-alfred-state-1 

Dear Faculty and Staff,

We’re currently in the process of building a strong and dynamic team of student ambassadors for the Alfred State Admissions Office—and we’d love your input.

If you know any students who stand out as charismatic, hardworking, loyal, and passionate about Alfred State, please consider sending their names my way. We’re looking for individuals who not only represent the spirit of A-State but who can also confidently and authentically share that enthusiasm with prospective students and their families. As part of the Student Ambassador Program, students can serve as either Student Tour Guides or Student Callers.

Ideal candidates should be dependable, personable, and proud to be part of the Alfred State community. Your insight and recommendations will be incredibly valuable in helping us identify students who embody these qualities.

Please feel free to email me directly with your suggestions (padlom@alfredstate.edu). Thank you in advance for your support in helping us build an exceptional team!

Best regards,
Mike Padlo

If you attended a recent Open House or Admitted Student Day, you may have seen our eye-catching new table banners featuring Big Blue. The Admissions Office is planning to place another order soon — if you’re using an older banner and would like a fresh new look, reach out to Stephanie LaFever at lafevesm@alfredstate.edu by Friday, May 23 in order to join our bulk order.

Final pricing will depend on the total quantity ordered — the more we order, the lower the cost per piece.

Faculty and staff who are marching at Commencement should plan to line up in the end zone nearest the main entrance no later than 12:30 on Saturday, May 10.  The faculty marshals, Dr. Ruthanne Ashworth and Jarrad Childs, will be there to assist.   

To ensure we have enough seating, please be sure to RSVP by May 9th to John Garippa garippj@alfredstate.edu.   

Commencement will be held on May 10, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Pioneer Stadium.  All faculty and staff are invited to attend and march in the procession.  Academic regalia is required for those that choose to march.  

To ensure we have enough seating, please RSVP with John Garippa: garippj@alfredstate.edu or Joann Bloxsom: bloxsojf@alfredstate.edu by Friday, May 9.  

Open Educational Resource (OER) Project 

Join the OER movement and participate in the workshop to develop free or low-cost openly licensed learning materials for one of your courses or on a specific topic of interest.

• The OER Intensive will be held in-person on the Alfred campus from June 9-12, 2025. 
• Funding for each project is $1,000. 
• Maximum number of seats: 5
• Click here to apply.

Summer Course Refresh Institute (CRI)

This award will support faculty initiatives to refresh (re-design) one or more aspects of their existing course. Examples include:

Assessment re-design, LMS organization refresh, inclusivity enhancement, course material re-design, course restructure, or AI-infusion. To participate in the Course Refresh Institute this Summer, please submit a proposal to re-design or re-imagine one or more aspects of your course. 

• The Course refresh intensive will be held in-person on the Alfred campus from June 16-19, 2025. 
• Funding for each project is $1,000. 
• Maximum number of seats: 5
• Click here to apply.

For both projects, please submit applications by May 14 at 11:59 p.m. Decisions will be announced by May 16, 2025. 

Email CITE@alfredstate.edu with questions.  

Planning to take summer courses? If you’re interested in using financial aid to pay for summer classes, complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA and the Summer Aid Application. Once your application is reviewed, your eligibility details will be sent to your ASC email.

How to Apply for Summer Aid:

Step 1: Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA at StudentAid.gov.

Step 2: Go to my.AlfredState.edu/finances and select “Submit Financial Aid Forms (Verification)” to access Alfred State Student Forms.

• First-time user? You may need to set up your account before proceeding.
• Once your account is set up, click “Manage Request” at the top of the page and select “Summer Aid Application.”
• Important: The Summer Aid Application will not be an available option unless you have completed the 2025-2026 FAFSA. 

Need more details? View the Summer Aid Application Instructions 

Check your summer bill at my.AlfredState.edu/finances and ensure your balance is paid by the due date to avoid any issues. 

For questions, contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office.

The collective bargaining agreements between the State and CSEA, Council 82, M/C (Grade 22 and below), DC-37, NYSCOPBA, PBANYS, and PEF, allow employees to waive holiday compensation.

Consequently, between April 2 and May 15, 2025, employees may elect to change their holiday waiver, in writing, using the Holiday Waiver form found on our website, under Human Resources under Benefits box Waiver of Holiday Compensation Election Form. This form must be on file if you elect to waive holiday pay and choose to receive instead compensatory time off for holidays worked. The waiver will remain in effect until at least April 1, 2026. Employees may also elect to revoke any waiver of holiday compensation now in effect by filing this same form. If you wish to keep your current holiday pay or waiver status, you do not need to submit an updated form.

Please forward completed forms to Amber Adams, in Human Resources, no later than May 15, 2025.

Center of Innovation and Teaching Excellence is pleased to announce the schedule of events at the professional development week beginning Monday, May 12, 2025. We would especially like to invite you to the open forum and feedback sessions and celebratory events scheduled on Thursday, May 15, 2025. 

You have done an awesome job of advancing student success this semester and deserve to be rewarded for your tireless efforts. Thank you for being members of the teaching community at Alfred, Wellsville and Northland! 

• Click here for a detailed schedule. 
• The schedule can also be found on faculty development portal, by clicking the PDW Schedule icon on top of page, and on CITE Share Point and TEAMS pages.   

Get ready to celebrate YOU at our annual Employee Recognition Luncheon in the Orvis Gym starting at noon on Thursday, May 15.

Join us as we honor the incredible dedication, hard work, and accomplishments of our amazing team. Enjoy a delicious lunch and great company! We'll be recognizing milestone years of service, retirements, and presenting special awards to some truly outstanding colleagues. 

Let’s come together to celebrate our campus community — we can’t wait to see you there!

Calling all clubs & organizations! Before you leave for your well deserved summer break, please ensure that you fill out the Week of Welcome programming application by Friday, May 9 at 4PM. If we do not receive this form or communication, you will not be permitted to program during these events. In addition, this application does not guarantee you a spot, or guarantee the time you requested due to mandatory events during these large-scale programs. Please ensure you read the instructions carefully included in the form. You will receive your decision by June 27, 2025. 

If you have any questions please email Calsey Bump at bumpce@alfredstate.edu or Steven Edwards at edwards@alfredstate.edu - enjoy your summer!

Don’t miss UUP’s monthly Pre-Retirement Workshops on March 13th and 15th, 2025:

• Part 1 on Tuesday, May13 at 12:00 pm covers Healthcare/Medicare
• Part 2 on Thursday, May 15 at 12:00 pm covers Dental & Vision 

We encourage every UUP member to attend and learn about the great retirement benefits we have negotiated for you.  

These workshops are not recorded, but you may take them more than once, in any order, to keep yourself updated. Your spouse/partner may also attend. 

Please use the link below to register.  You will be sent a Zoom link the day before the workshop to the email you register under.  If the link fails to work, please notify Elaine (Burns) Ryan so she can ask for a spot for you at burnsem@alfredstate.edu.

To register for the May 2025 pre-retirement workshop’s, use this link:  https://forms.gle/5uy6AhoggWu7myDd7